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Up First briefing: Famine in Gaza; Epstein files A U.N.-backed panel of experts has declared that northern Gaza is suffering from famine. And, the DOJ is expected to release to…

Politics / August 22, 2025 In ordering a review of the Smithsonian, the White House wants to use its power to remake our culture—or to reinvigorate a strain in the…

Politics / August 22, 2025 DNC chair Ken Martin is emblematic of the party elite’s decision to cling to the unacceptable status quo on Palestine and Israel—even at the risk…

Politics / August 22, 2025 The disgraced former governor is repeatedly proving just how similar he is to the disgraced current president. Ad Policy Andrew Cuomo and Donald Trump at…

Famine has officially been declared in war-torn Gaza in what has been branded a “deep stain on our collective humanity”. Children are among hundreds already said to have perished from…

Palestinians, including children, who are struggling to access food due to Israel’s blockade and ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip, wait in line to receive food. Moiz Salhi/Getty/Anadolu hide caption…

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Criminal Court for a verdict for allegedly defaming the monarchy in Bangkok on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Arnun Chonmahatrakool/AP/AP hide caption toggle…

Welcome to Slate’s weekly news quiz. It’s Friday, which means it’s time to test your knowledge of the week’s news events. Your host, Ray Hamel, has concocted questions on news…

A British mum has been killed in a Russian drone strike while travelling to Ukraine for an aid mission – and her devastated family said they do not have her…

A tragic real-life drama was made into a Hollywood movie starring Steve Carell 11:56, 20 Aug 2025Updated 08:09, 22 Aug 2025 Steve Carell and Mark Ruffalo are almost unrecognisable in…